Thanks, Charlotte, for the Obits. Dortha
Cathy in the Freeman obituary you mentioned J.C. Duck. Can anyone give me information about this J.C. Duck?? My grandfather, George Duck, had relatives move to Texas. Thanks Loretta
Posted on: Hill County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Hill/1063 Surname: Roberts, Downs, Ward ------------------------- Looking for William G. ROBERTS and wife Neoma Elizabeth WARD who lived in Limestone or Hill County, Texas in the late 1890s. Children were Robert N., Martha Ann, Thomas, Uriah Mitchel, Nancy Jane, Rossy Lee, Carrol A., John Wesley, William Allen. Nancy Jane Roberts married Benjamin Franklin DOWNS in 1893. They buried several children at Mt. Antioch Cemetery. The Roberts and Downs family moved to Oklahoma in the early 1900s. Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gary
> Whitney Messenger November 1922 > Mrs. Rebecca Worley, aged 81 years, died at the old Worley home 2-1/2 miles > South of Whitney at 10:45 Nov. 3, 1922. Funeral services were held at > Prairie Valley, Cemetery at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 4, 1922. Conducted by Rev. J. > W. Wallace and J. F. Arnold. With interment at Prairie Valley Cemetery. > The following tribute was written by Rev. J. W. Wallace: > Mrs. Rebecca or Grandma Worley, as she was respectfully called, departed > this life after an illness of about five months. > And it can be truly said that a mother in Israel has gone. In the death of > Grandma Worley, the community has lost one of its oldest and most highly > respected women, the Baptist church at Prairie Valley ahs lost a faithful > and influential member. Grandma and Brother Worley moved to the old home in > the Prairie Valley community in 1879 she has lived there continuously until > she died. > She leaves Eight sons, on daughter a great number of grand children > together with a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. > James Jess Worley, Whitney; John Ely Worley, Whitney; Robert Isaac Worley, > Bomarton; William Fred Worley, Whitney; George Washington Worley, Lomita, > Texas; Lige Newton Worley, Whitney; Jacob Steene [sic] Worley, Whitney; > Riley Daniel Worley, Whitney; Mrs. Rebecca Bradley, Burkburnett, Texas; 1 > daughter deceased, Mrs. Matha [sic] Lucindia Wallace, two daughters died in > infancy. > Sister Worley united with The Missionary Baptist Church at Prairie Valley, > 25 years ago and lived a faithful christian life until her Savior "said it > is enough enter thou into the joys of thy Lord." while we humbly bow to the > will of an all wise God, it is sad indeed when we have to say good bye, > mother, for the last time. But we will not weep as those who have no hope > but with an unshaken faith in the promises of our Blessed Savior we will > look forward to the glorious resurrection morn when the dead in Christ will > rise to meet Him in the air to ever be with Him. We will say to the sons and > daughters: let your life be guided by your sainted mother's influence and > her Godly council. So that you may join her in the glory world. > Where there will be no sickness sorrow pain or death. Where all is joy and > peace for ever more. You children know with what joy and gladness, you > looked forward to the time to see dead old mother and have a happy re-union. > She now has a glorious home in heaven, and with beconing hands she is > saying, children come. So the meeting over yonder will be a glorious > re-union where there will be no more parting. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
> > Whitney Messenger July 1954 > Tom Rose, Oldest Resident, Dies Sun. > Tom E. Rose, 102, Hill County's oldest resident, died at the family > resident in the Huron community at 12:20 Sunday afternoon. > Funeral services were held from the Huron Church at 4:00 p.m. Monday, with > Rev. F. E. Well, Rev. A. W. Carmichael, and Rev. Fred F. DeVaney > officiating. Burial was in the Heath Cemetery. > Mr. Rose was born in Hardin County, Tenn., but came to Texas and settled in > Hill County in 1877. For 59 years, he had been a resident of the Huron > community and was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church where he served > as a deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Whitney Masonic > Lodge. > Prior to her death on June 19, 1953, Mr. and Mrs. Rose were believed to be > the oldest living married couple in the United States. They celebrated > their 80th anniversary, starting with their 75th when they were honored at a > huge celebration in Whitney. At this celebration they received > congratulations from President Harry Truman. > "Uncle Tom" was widely known in this section and was a regular visitor in > Whitney until shortly before his death. Messenger issues in past years have > related many interesting stories related to the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Rose. > It will be recalled that they attended the golden wedding anniversary of a > son, thus setting what is probably another national record. > Survivors include one brother, Will Rose of Whitney, a sister, Mrs. Laura > DeGraffenreid of Whitney, five sons, H. E. and W. T. of Whitney, H. M. of > Morgan, C. F. and D. D. Rose of Purcell, Okla.; four daughters Mrs. J. W. > Jackson of Post, Mrs. T. A. Hendrex of Wichita Falls, Mrs. Cordia Farrar of > Guthrie, Okla. and Mrs. Jessie Connolly of Whitney; a number of > grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
> Whitney Messenger (or maybe Hillsboro paper--not sure) April 1958 > Jesse R. Freeman Rites Will Be Held Today at 4:00 PM > Last rites for Jesse R. Freeman, 63, who died at 4:00 PM Thursday, April > 12, in Boyd Sanitarium, Hillsboro, have been set for this afternoon, April > 13, at 4:00 o'clock at Sanford Funeral Chapel in Itasca. > Mr. W. R. Craig, minister of the Itasca Church of Christ, will officiate. > Jesse R. Freeman was a native of Hill County. He was born March 13, 1888, > near Whitney, the son of John and Mattie Crain Freeman. > He was married to Miss Jane Peadon in Hillsboro Feb. 19, 1911. She > preceded him in death on July 24, 1949. > Mr. Freeman moved with his family to Itasca in 1921. He worked at the > Standly Barber Shop for several years. > He became associated with the late J. C. Duck in Duck and Freeman Barber > Shop and for a number of years they operated the enterprise. > Later Mr. Freeman operated his own shop in Itasca. He had lived in Itasca > since 1921, with the exception of an eight year interval when he moved to > Hillsboro, and the past two years when he again was in Hillsboro. > Mr. Freeman went to work at his barber shop in Hillsboro Thursday morning. > He became ill and was taken to a Hillsboro hospital where he died at 4:00 > PM. > Cerebral hemorrhage was given as the cause of death. > Interment will be in the Itasca Cemetery under the direction of San-??? > Home. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
> > (?March 1925 Whitney Messenger) > Loving Memory > Addie M. > The angel of death visited the home of E. N. (Tom) Worley on March 24th, > 1925, and took from the home the loving wife and mother, Addie M. Worley, > aged 39 years, 6 months and 10 days. It was Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock > when she was called to fill that vacant place that had been awaiting her in > that Heavenly home, not made with hands. > E. N. Worley and Miss Addie Freeman were married in 1900. To this union > nine children were born; Tommie, Willie Mae, Jesse Lee, Braxton, Travis, > Tolbert, Charlie, Joccile and Miriam, all of whom survive except Tommie. > Besides her husband and eight children, she leaves to mourn her death a > father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman; and three brothers, Willie > Freeman, Whitney, Texas; Jesse Freeman, of Itasca, Texas; and Lony Freeman, > who is in Oklahoma, all of whom were present except Lony. > Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Vermillion at DeGraffenreid > Cemetery Wednesday, March 25, 1925, at 4:00 p. m. Interment was made > immediately after. > She is sleeping, sweetly sleeping, > Where the lonesome Cedars wave, > Where the flowers and vines are creeping, > Around the cold and silent grave. > There was an angel band in Heaven, > That was not quite complete. > So God took this dear loved one, > To fill the vacant seat. > A precious one from us is gone, > A voice we loved in stilled, > A place is vacant in our home > Which can never be filled. > God, in His wisdom, has recalled > The boon of life He had given, > And though the body slumbers here, > The soul is safe in Heaven. > > Card of Thanks > We take this method of thanking each and every one tha [sic]were so loyal > to show their sympathy by deed and word to our dear wife, daughter, mother, > Addie Miller Worley, (nee Freeman). We wish to especially thank Mrs. Lena > Ward and Dr. C. F. Faulkner. May God's blessing rest upon each and every > one is our prayer. We especially thank you for the floral offering. E. N. > Worley an family; J. L. and Mattie Freeman and families. > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
> > Whitney Messenger April 1907 > Death Saddens Home at Prairie Valley > After an illness with bowel trouble, death claimed the little daughter of > Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Worley, of Calera, last Tuesday, April 23. The remains > were interred Wednesday afternoon in the DeGraffenreid cemetery, the funeral > having been preached by Rev. Dr. D. ? McCaulley. The sorrowing parents have > the full sympathy of all our people, among whom there are none more highly > esteemed. > The following obituary ahs been furnished us for publication: > Tommie was a sweet little girl and was loved and praised by all who knew > her. She was born in Burnet county on Jan. 6, 1903. She was 4 years 4 > months and ? days old. She was sick about ? ? and suffered much, but God > claimed his own and took her to a world that is fair and where no sorrow or > pain ??. She leaves a heart-stricken mother and father and a dear baby > sister. > But cheer up, mama and papa, you may miss her ever more, > But she is waiting with Jesus on that happy golden shore. > God needed one more angel within his shining band, > So he reached down from heaven and clasped our darling's hand. > Bessie Ingram _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Charlotte Haris donated to our list and web site. There are several others I will send out. > Friday, February 8, 1963 (Whitney Messenger?) > Tom Worley Final Rites Here Sunday > Funeral services for Tom Worley, 86, were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the > Prairie Valley Baptist Church. Rev. Edwin Crank, Rev. Philliy [sic] Digby > and Rev. Calvin Halbert officiated. Burial was in Whitney Cemetery. > Pallbearers were eight grandsons, George Worley, Ray Worley, Tolbert > Worley, Jr., Odell Chappell, Kenny Sprinkle, Winston Worley, Delton Worley > and Tommy Dean Worley. > A large number of out-of-town relatives and friends attended funeral > services Sunday. > Mr. Worley died at about 5:45 p. m. Friday while fighting a grass fire near > his home three miles south of Whitney. His body was discovered by a > son-in-law, Tracy Andrews, and a neighbor, Emmett Thompson, who were also > fighting the fire some two hundred yards away. > Born in Wynn [sic--should be Wayne] County, Tenn., Mr. Worley was a retired > farmer. He was the last of 11 children of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Worley who > came to Texas 86 years ago and located south of Whitney. Deceased had lived > in this area all his life with the exception of a year spent at Burnett > County. > He was married to Addie Freeman in 1900. She died in 1925. > Mr. Worley was a Uember [sic] of Prairie Valley Missionary Baptist Church > where final rites were held. > Survivors include five sons, Braxton Worley of Corsicana, Tolbert Worley of > Kopperl, Jessie Lee Worley of Austin, and Charles Worley of West Columbia; > three daughters, Mrs. Tracy Andrews of Whitney, Mrs. Bob Allsup of > Kingsville, and Mrs. Roy Sprinkle of Sonnyvale, California. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
I have been told by an Aunt living there that the whole cemetery is considered Ridge Park. There is a slightly offset section that was once the so called Black section. thanks, Tammy Cox surnames Irvin, Cox,Coxe,Watts, Freeman ----- Original Message ----- From: Charlotte Haris <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 2:03 PM Subject: OLD CEMETERY IN HILLSBORO > Does anyone know the name of the old cemetery near Ridge Park Cemetery in > Hillsboro? Charlotte > > ______________________________
I have read the messages ref the Lewis families of Hill co TX. My grandmother had a sister Lizzie Benton who married John Lewis in Hill co 13 Dec 1897. In the 1900 census they had one daughter, Inez, born in Oct 1899. I was told that Lizzie died shortly after this and John Lewis remarried. I have never been able to find anything further on John or his daughter Inez. Would any of you researching the Lewis family have any information on this family? Lizzie was a daughter of Sully Reeves Benton and Betty Jones Nunn (my gr grandparents.) Betty was a daughter of William M Nunn, grand daughter of William R Nunn. She was born in Hill Co in 1854. Sully Reeves was a son of Mary Matilda Reeves Benton Climer, stepson of James M Climer who came to Hill Co about 1867. Sully's brother was George W Benton who was a doctor in Hill Co from about 1883 until his death about 1908. Any information on any of these families would be appreciated. Thanks so much for your attention. Ellen
Hi Gwen, Your Welcome and Thank You for the complaments!!! From: gwen5353 <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Smith Descendents Hold Reunion Here Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 19:51:44 -0500 Cathy You angel! Thank you so very much for this post! You have to be the best, always coming up with surprises for us. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to this list. So many of us would never get to see things like this if it were not for you. So, hats off to you once again. Gwen Sell _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Can anyone provide me with information regarding Scott's Chapel Cemetery. I understand that my ggg-grandfather and his 2nd wife are buried there. Their names were Joseph Marvin KENNEDY (b. May 15, 1854 - d. January 12, 1935) & Salency Elmina MARTIN Kennedy (b. February 12, 1862 - d. November 10, 1937). Joseph also had a daughter named Sallie Kennedy. She died at a young age. I would like to know if she is buried at Scott's Chapel as well. Thanks, Shannon
Posted on: Hill County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Hill/1062 Surname: HEAD, DOSSEY ------------------------- Is Wesley Horace HEAD related to Homer Sullivan HEAD born in 1900 and died in 1967. He was married to Myrtle DOSSEY. Would like names of children for Homer & Myrtle if you know them. Thanks George e-mail [email protected]
Cathy You angel! Thank you so very much for this post! You have to be the best, always coming up with surprises for us. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to this list. So many of us would never get to see things like this if it were not for you. So, hats off to you once again. Gwen Sell cathy shelley wrote: > > Whitney Messenger Friday, August 28, 1953 > > SMITH DESCENDENTS HOLD REUNION HERE > > The descendents of the late M.C. (Mank) Smith gathered Sunday at the home > of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Wilson, 721 N. Brazos, for their annual reunion. Five > of the six daughters were present, Mrs. Clara Thompson, Mrs. R.E. Brown both > of Dallas, Mrs. Mary Morgan of Lufkin, Mrs. Connie Heath and Mrs. Roy Wilson > of Whitney. > Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Prickett,Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. > Huntsucker of Weatherford; Lt. and Mrs. W.D. Prickett Jr. of Barksdale AFB > Shreveport, LA; Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Watson and Eddie Watson. Mr. and Mrs. > J.C. Degelia and Johnnie Degelia, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaw and daughter > Geraldine and Adrian Thompson, Mrs. Nelia Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Cash and > Sharon Cash, Mrs. Mary V. Clark, R.E. Brown, Michael Leach Minzill, all of > Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pickford and family of El Cajon, Calif.; Mr. and > Mrs. J.W. Raines Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H.I. Raines, Rita Raye, Terry and Gary > Raines of Meridan; Mr. and Mrs. Mac Smith and Leo Smith of Morgan; Mr and > Mrs. Earl Heath, Mrs. Lee Kettelson, Tonie, Lee and Bobby Dan Kettelson, > Whitney. > The 1954 Reunion will be held with Mrs. Mary Morgan of Lufkin. > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > ==== TXHILL Mailing List ==== > Please visit our website by Debbie > http://homepages.go.com/~disco77/HillTx.html > Also check out the picture website by Barb > http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293428835 > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library
Whitney Messenger Friday, August 28, 1953 SMITH DESCENDENTS HOLD REUNION HERE The descendents of the late M.C. (Mank) Smith gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Wilson, 721 N. Brazos, for their annual reunion. Five of the six daughters were present, Mrs. Clara Thompson, Mrs. R.E. Brown both of Dallas, Mrs. Mary Morgan of Lufkin, Mrs. Connie Heath and Mrs. Roy Wilson of Whitney. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Prickett,Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Huntsucker of Weatherford; Lt. and Mrs. W.D. Prickett Jr. of Barksdale AFB Shreveport, LA; Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Watson and Eddie Watson. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Degelia and Johnnie Degelia, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaw and daughter Geraldine and Adrian Thompson, Mrs. Nelia Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Cash and Sharon Cash, Mrs. Mary V. Clark, R.E. Brown, Michael Leach Minzill, all of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pickford and family of El Cajon, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Raines Jr., Mr. and Mrs. H.I. Raines, Rita Raye, Terry and Gary Raines of Meridan; Mr. and Mrs. Mac Smith and Leo Smith of Morgan; Mr and Mrs. Earl Heath, Mrs. Lee Kettelson, Tonie, Lee and Bobby Dan Kettelson, Whitney. The 1954 Reunion will be held with Mrs. Mary Morgan of Lufkin. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Just reposting my surname interest in Hill Co. Thank you, Rich Brannan
Posted on: Hill County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Hill/1061 Surname: Reed, Brunson ------------------------- Looking for information on David Shelby Reed, he moved to HILL county, in late 1800.s . Two daughters never married,and lived in Hillsboro,Katie,and Fannie Reed. I am a grandson of Dunk Wallace Reed who was a son of David Shelby Reed. Any Info will be appreciated.
Posted on: Hill County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Hill/1059 Surname: PRUITT, RAINWATER, RUNNING WATER ------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFO: I believe the father of James Wm Pruitt (1855 Ga-1919 Ar) was Carroll Pruitt...I have found a Confederate Pension application #15471 for a James Carroll Pruitt and a survivor's pension application #31636 on his service - both as residents of Hill County........... Does any one have any info on this Carroll Pruitt or James Carroll Pruitt??? I strongly believe they came from Georgia (Elbert Co? Macon Co? Dougherty Co?) to Texas - some family members say they think "Carroll Pruitt" came from England and married a Native American (Running Water? Rainwater?) but I have no verification on this as I have just sent for the CSA pension applications on his service. If you have any info on these Pruitt's, I would be most grateful!!! Linda Miles [email protected]
Jim could you tell me your Lewis line? I am looking for Lafayette Lewis, b. Missouri, d. Okla. married Anna Marston. Looking for parents of Lafayette Lewis. Loretta Davis